Employer s Policy Statement LGPS 2015
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1 Employer s Policy Statement LGPS 2015 Employer: University of Strathclyde Lead officer (for any questions): Fiona Saunders Contact details of lead officer: f.saunders@strath.ac.uk Date of policy statement: May 2016 Date for review: April 2018 We are aware of our obligations under: regulation 58 of SSI 2014 No.164, the LGPS (Scotland) Regulations 2014 paragraph 2(2) of Schedule 2 to the LGPS (Transitional Provisions and Savings) (Scotland) Regulations 2014 regulation 61 of the Local Government Pension Scheme (Administration) (Scotland) Regulations 2008 (in respect of leavers between 1 April 2009 and 31 March 2015) regulation 105 of the Local Government Pension Scheme (Scotland) Regulations 1998 (in respect of leavers between 1 April 1998 and 31 March 2009 In developing our policy statement, we are aware that the LGPC has produced a guidance document called Discretions Policies that can be found at: Note: * in the following tables beside a regulation denotes the discretions where we are required to have a policy statement under the regulations Table 1 details our discretions from in relation to post active members and post leavers. Table 2 details our discretions in relation to scheme members who ceased active membership on or after and before Table 3 details our discretions under the Local Government Pension Scheme (Scotland) Regulations 1998 (as amended) in relation to pre scheme leavers. Table 4 details our discretions under the Local Government Pension Scheme (Scotland) Regulations 1987 (as amended) in relation to pre scheme leavers. Table 5 details our discretions under the Local Government (Discretionary Payments and Injury Benefits) (Scotland) Regulations 1998 (as amended). TABLE 1
2 The following table details our discretions from in relation to post active members and post leavers, being discretions under: - the Local Government Pension Scheme (Scotland) Regulations 2014 [prefix R] - the Local Government Pension Scheme (Transitional Provisions and Savings) (Scotland) Regulations 2014 [prefix TP] - the Local Government Pension Scheme (Administration) (Scotland) Regulations 2008 [prefix A] - the Local Government Pension Scheme (Benefits, Membership and Contributions) (Scotland) Regulations 2008 (as amended) [prefix B] - the Local Government Pension Scheme (Transitional Provisions) (Scotland) Regulations 2008 [prefix T] - the Local Government Pension Scheme (Scotland) Regulations 1998 (as amended) [prefix L] Regulation Discretion Employer s policy on the exercise of this discretion R3(1)(b Decide which employees to nominate for membership (admission bodies) In accordance with the University s admission agreement with SPFO. R9(1) to R9(4) R16(2)(e)* & R16(4)(d)* R16(16) R17(1) & definition of SCAVC in RSch 1 TP15(1)(b) & L65(8) & former L65(9)(b) Determine the rate of employee s contributions Whether, how much, and in what circumstances to contribute to a shared cost APC scheme Whether to extend 30 day deadline for member to elect for a shared cost APC upon return from a period of absence from work with permission with no pensionable pay (otherwise than because of illness or injury, child-related leave or reserve force service leave) Whether, and in what circumstances to contribute to a shared cost AVC scheme. Allow late application to convert scheme AVCs into membership credit i.e. allow application more that 30 days after cessation of active membership (where AVC arrangement was entered into before 30/6/05) The employee s rate of contributions will be determined in accordance with these regulations. Details of current contribution rates can be found at In exceptional circumstances the University of Strathclyde may decide to make a contribution to a shared cost APC. Any case will be considered on an individual basis. The University will not generally agree to extend the time limit of 30 days. Exceptionally, where an employee provides evidence of extenuating circumstances which have affected their ability to elect to pay the contributions the time limit may be extended. The University has discretion to exercise a shared cost AVC arrangement for active members. The University will not exercise this discretion. will not have a general policy to allow late application to convert scheme AVCs into membership credit but may do so if exceptional circumstances can be proved such as the member being unaware of this right. Any case will be considered on its individual merits.
3 R19(2) R21(5) R29(5) & (13) R29(6)* & TP11(2) R29(8)* and TPSch 2, para 2(1) R29(8)* TPSch 2, paras 1(2) No right to a return of contributions due to an offence of a fraudulent character or grave misconduct unless the employer directs a total or partial refund is to be made In determining Assumed Pensionable Pay, whether a lump sum payment made in the previous 12 months is a regular lump sum. Whether to grant application for early payment of benefits on or after age 55 and before age 60 Whether all or some benefits can be paid if an employee reduces their hours or grade prior to age 60 (flexible retirement) Whether to waive, in whole or in part, any actuarial reduction on benefits paid on flexible retirement. Note: any resultant strain cost from the exercise of this discretion will be charged to the employer regardless of the member s age at date of retirement. Whether to waive, in whole or in part, actuarial reduction on benefits which a member voluntarily draws before normal pension age, other than on the grounds of flexible retirement (where the member only has post 31/3/15 membership) Note: any resultant strain costs due to the exercise of this discretion will be charged to the employer regardless of the employee s age. Whether to apply the 85 year rule for a member voluntarily will not normally direct a return of contributions in the event of an offence of a fraudulent character or grave misconduct will not include a lump sum payment made in the previous 12 months as a regular lump sum when determining Assumed Pensionable Pay. may consent to this request based on cost and the current and future needs of the service. Where there is a strain cost to the University early retirement will normally only be approved in exceptional circumstances. Each request will be considered on its merits. may exercise this discretion where a sound business case can be made for granting flexible retirement with immediate access to all or part of the member s benefits and this is within the rules of LGPS. Each request will be considered on its merits. will not normally waive, actuarial reductions on the benefits paid on flexible retirement. In exceptional circumstances the actuarial reduction on the benefits paid on flexible retirement may be waived in whole or in part, where there is a sound business case for granting payment of benefits on flexible retirement in R29(6)* & TP11(2) above includes such a recommendation. will not normally waive the actuarial reduction applied to benefits paid early under regulation R29(5) & (13) above. may consider waiving the actuarial reduction where exercising that discretion can be justified in terms of the sound business case made for initially paying those benefits or where other exceptional circumstances arise that make payment of those benefits justifiable. Each case will be considered will not normally consider exercising this discretion to apply the 85
4 and 2(1)* TP3(1), TPSch 2, para 2(1) * TP3(1), TPSch 2, para 2(1) and B30(5)* drawing benefits, with employer consent, on or after age 55 and before age 60 (other than on the grounds of flexible retirement). Whether to waive, in whole or in part, any actuarial reduction on pre and post April 2015 benefits which a member voluntarily draws before normal pension age other than on the grounds of flexible retirement (where the member has both pre 1/4/15 and post 31/3/15 membership and is subject to the 85 year rule). Whether to waive on compassionate grounds any actuarial reduction on pre April 2015 benefits and to waive, in whole or in part, any actuarial reduction on post April 2015 benefits which a member voluntarily draws before normal pension age other than on the grounds of flexible retirement (where the member has both pre 1/4/15 and post 31/3/15 membership and is not subject to the 85 year rule) year rule but may exercise it in exceptional circumstances where a sound business case can be justified for paying benefits in this way. Each case will be considered will not normally waive the actuarial reduction applied to benefits paid early. may consider in exceptional circumstances waiving the actuarial reduction where a sound business case can be justified for paying benefits in this way. Each case will be considered on its individual merits. will not normally waive the actuarial reduction applied to benefits paid early. may in exceptional circumstances consider waiving the actuarial reduction on compassionate grounds where a sound case can be justified for paying benefits in this way. Each case will be considered R30* Whether to grant additional pension to an active member or within 6 months of ceasing to be an active member by reason of redundancy or business efficiency (by up to 5,000 p.a.) will not have a general policy to grant additional pension to a member (by up to 5,000p.a.) but may consider doing so where a sound business case can be made for exercising this discretion. Each case will be considered on its individual merits R89(1) & (8) R89(4) R90(2) Whether to apply to Scottish Ministers for a forfeiture certificate (where a member is convicted of a relevant offence) and subsequently whether to direct that benefits are to be forfeited (other than rights to GMP but see R92 below) Whether to recover from the fund any monetary obligation or, if less, the value of the member s benefits (other than transferred in pension Where appropriate the University will apply for a forfeiture certificate where a member is convicted of a relevant offence and, following the issue of the certificate, direct that benefits are to be forfeited. will reserve the right to recover from Strathclyde Pension Fund the amount of loss in cases of criminal, negligence or fraudulent acts by a member.
5 R92 R98(6) TP3(6), TP4(6)(c), TP8(4), TP10(2)(a), TP17(2)(b) & B11(2) TP3(1)(a), A43(5) rights or AVCs / SCAVCs) where the obligation was as a result of a criminal, negligent or fraudulent act or omission in connection with the employment and as a result of which the person has left the employment. Whether, if the member has committed treason or been imprisoned for at least 10 years for one or more offences under the Official Secrets Acts, forfeiture under R89 or recovery of a monetary obligation under R90 should deprive the member or the member s surviving spouse or civil partner of any GMP entitlement. Extend normal time limit for acceptance of a transfer value beyond the 12 month time limit from joining the LGPS. Whether to allow a member to select final pay period for fees to be any 3 consecutive years ending in the 10 years prior to leaving and ending on the anniversary of the date of leaving. Issue a certificate of protection of pension benefits where eligible non-councillor member fails to apply for one (pay cuts / restrictions occurring pre ) Where appropriate the University will apply this discretion. will not normally extend the standard time limit for acceptance of a transfer value beyond 12 months from joining the scheme but may do so where exceptional circumstances can be proved and there is no financial impact to the University and the Pension Fund. In any event the maximum extension will be a period of two years from the member s date of joining the scheme. Each case will be considered The University will normally allow a member to select final pay for fees to be any three consecutive years ending 31 st March in the 10 years prior to leaving. will issue a certificate of protection of pension benefits if requested by the employee within twelve months of the date of reduction. A certificate may be issued on application from the member outwith the 12 month period specified in the regulations if exceptional circumstances can be proved.
6 TABLE 2 The following table details our discretions in relation to scheme members who ceased active membership on or after and before , being discretions under: - the Local Government Pension Scheme (Administration) (Scotland) Regulations 2008 [prefix A] - the Local Government Pension Scheme (Benefits, Membership and Contributions) (Scotland) Regulations 2008 (as amended) [prefix B] - the Local Government Pension Scheme (Transitional Provisions) (Scotland) Regulations 2008 [prefix T] - the Local Government Pension Scheme (Transitional Provisions and Savings) (Scotland) Regulations 2014 [prefix TP] - the Local Government Pension Scheme (Scotland) Regulations 2014 [prefix R] - the Local Government Pension Scheme (Scotland) Regulations 1998 (as amended) [prefix L] Regulation Discretion Employer s Policy on the exercise of this discretion B12* Whether, for a member leaving on the grounds of redundancy or business efficiency on or before 31 st March 2015, to augment membership (by up to 10 years). The resolution to do so would have to be made within 6 months of the date of leaving. Hence this discretion is spent entirely after 30 th September 2015 will not have a general policy to augment membership of an active member but may in exceptional circumstances decide to do so where a sound business case can be made for exercising this discretion. Each case will be considered on its individual merits. A42(2) A43(5) A66 (2) & (6) A67 (1) & (2) No right to a return of contributions due to an offence of a fraudulent character or grave misconduct unless the employer directs a total or partial refund is to be made Employer may issue a certificate of protection where an employee fails to apply for one. Whether to apply for a forfeiture certificate (where a member is convicted of a relevant offence) and subsequently whether to direct that benefits are to be forfeited. will not normally direct a return of contributions in the event of an offence of a fraudulent character or grave misconduct. will issue a certificate of protection of pension benefits if requested by the employee within twelve months of the date of reduction. A certificate may be issued on application from the member outwith the 12 month period specified in the regulations if exceptional circumstances can be proved. Where appropriate the University will apply for a forfeiture certificate where a member is convicted of a relevant offence and, following the issue of the certificate, direct that benefits are to be forfeited.
7 A68(2) A70(2) & (3) B11(2) B30(2)* Whether to recover from the fund any monetary obligation or, if less, the value of the member s benefits (other than transferred in pension rights or AVCs / SCAVCs) where the obligation was as a result of a criminal, negligent or fraudulent act or omission in connection with the employment and as a result of which the person has left the employment. Whether to recover from the fund any financial loss caused by fraudulent offence or grave misconduct of an employee(who has left because of that) or amount of refund if less Whether to allow a member to select a final pay period for fees to be any three consecutive years ending with 31 st March in the 10 years prior to leaving. Whether to grant application for early payment of benefits on or after age 50/55 and before age 60 will reserve the right to recover from Strathclyde Pension Fund the amount of loss in cases of criminal, negligence or fraudulent acts by a member. Where appropriate, the University of Strathclyde will recover from Strathclyde Pension Fund the amount of loss caused by fraudulent offence or grave misconduct of employee (who has left because of that), or the amount of refund if less. The University may on a case by case basis allow a member to select final pay for fees to be any three consecutive years ending 31 st March in the 10 years prior to leaving. will normally grant early payment of benefits in these circumstances, to an individual no longer employed by the University, providing there is no cost to the University. Current University employees who have opted out of the pension scheme may be granted this discretion in exceptional circumstances where a sound for paying benefits in this way. Each case will be considered TABLE 3 The following table details our discretions under the Local Government Pension Scheme (Scotland) Regulations 1998 (as amended) in relation to pre scheme leavers. Regulation Discretion Employer s policy on the exercise of this discretion 30(2)* Grant application from a post / pre leaver for early payment of benefits on or after age 50 and before age 60 will normally grant early payment of benefits in these circumstances, to an individual
8 no longer employed by the University, providing there is no cost to the University. Current University employees who have opted out of the pension scheme may be granted this discretion in exceptional circumstances where a sound for paying benefits in this way. Each case will be considered 30 (5)* Waive, on compassionate grounds, the actuarial reduction applied to benefits paid early for a post / pre leaver Note: any resultant strain cost from the exercise of this discretion will be charged to the employer regardless of the member s age at date of retirement 30 (7A)* Pre optants out only to get benefits paid from NRD if employer agrees will not use this discretion for individuals no longer employed by the University. Current University employees who have opted out of the pension scheme may in exceptional circumstances be granted this discretion where a sound for paying benefits in this way. Each case will be considered The University may grant this discretion where a sound for paying benefits in this way and where there is no cost to the University. Each case will be considered on its individual merits. 70(7)(a) Consent to a member s former employer assigning to the new employer rights under any SCAVC life assurance policy The University will not normally consent to this. 87 (2) No right to return of contributions due to offence of a fraudulent character unless employer directs a total or partial refund is to be made (pre leavers) The University will not normally direct a return of contributions in the event of an offence of a fraudulent character or grave misconduct. 111(2) &(5) 112(1) Forfeiture of pension rights on issue of Secretary of State s certificate (pre leavers) Where forfeiture certificate is issued, direct interim payments out of Pension Fund until decision is taken to either apply the certificate or to pay benefits (pre leavers) Where appropriate the University will apply for a forfeiture certificate where a member is convicted of a relevant offence and, following the issue of the certificate, direct that benefits are to be forfeited 113(2) Recovery from Fund of monetary obligation owed by former employee or, if less, the Where appropriate the University may exercise this
9 value of the member s benefits (other than transferred in pension rights) (pre leavers) 115(2) & (3) Recovery from Fund of financial loss caused by employee, or amount of refund if less (pre leavers) discretion. Where appropriate the University may exercise this discretion. TABLE 4 The following table details our discretions under the Local Government Pension Scheme (Scotland) Regulations 1987 (as amended) in relation to pre scheme leavers. Regulation Discretion Employer s policy on the exercise of this discretion E2(6)(b) Grant application from a pre leaver for early payment of benefits on or after age 50 and before age 60. will normally grant early payment of benefits in these circumstances, to an individual no longer employed by the University, providing there is no cost to the University. University employees who have opted out of the pension scheme may be granted this discretion where a sound for paying benefits in this way. Each case will be considered TABLE 5 The following table details our discretions under the Local Government (Discretionary Payments and Injury Benefits) (Scotland) Regulations 1998 (as amended) D 8(1) Decision on whether to award compensatory added years to an individual on retirement on efficiency / redundancy Grounds will not normally consider exercising this discretion to award compensatory added years but may exercise it in exceptional circumstances where a sound business case can be justified for paying benefits in this way. Each case will be considered on its individual merits.
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